Cassadaga Valley had 7 students that were selected by audition in February for the CCMTA all-county band. They prepared for the day with several hours of rehearsal with Mrs. Zenns and participated in a day of rehearsals with a guest conductor, culminating in a concert on Saturday at Chautauqua Institution. Selected for Senior Band: Haydn Myers. Selected for Junior Band: Cathryn Russell, Skyler Szablewski, James Mullen, Gabrielle Cunningham, and Angelica Mullen. (Not pictured: Georgianna Knott.) Congratulations to all!
Several other students participated in Saturday's event and we're so proud of all of their accomplishments!
Senior High Chorus:
Eliza Andersen
Isabella Dutton
Caden Frost
Aiden Gierlinger
Matthew Helwig
Naomi Johnson
Ariana Main
Kristin Wise
Hannah Yonkers
Junior High Chorus:
Gabriel Cleveland
Austin Gloss
Addison Helwig
Cameron Katilus
Connor Main
Lilleean Meacham
Brandi Meder
Katarina Pattison
She Richerson
Grant Zahm
Zoe Zuech
5th Grade Chorus:
Elora Kelley
Summer Debo
Gemma Andersen
Olivia Burlingame
Lydia Petry
Bentley Brown
Elementary Chorus:
Caleb Anderson
Jaidyn Briggs
Anthony Clark
Sophie Conti
Marli Deyell
Matthew Lawrie
Eliana Katilus
Maliyah Stone
Cassadaga Valley's Fitness Center summer hours will be Monday-Friday 5-7:30 AM / 3:30-7 PM and Saturday 8-10 AM. For pricing options and a consent form, please visit our website https://www.cvcougars.org/page/fitness-center
Four Cassadaga Valley middle school students completed the Heart and Sole 5K at the University at Buffalo on Sunday, along with their coaches Heidi Ottaway and Nicole Zenns. Pictured are Brionna Doland, Bridget McQuiggan, Morgan Millward, and Emma DeGolier.
What a great day for SES and our families! Thank you and congratulations to all those that participated and volunteered in our first annual SES Color Run!! Go Cougars!
Senior Trip - Ready, Set, Go!!! Cleveland, here we come :)
Today was Yearbook distribution day at the M/HS! The yearbook staff put on an event to celebrate with all students where they were able to spend time looking through the yearbooks and sign them for their classmates. There are a limited number of books left for sale for anyone interested. Middle School books are $22, High School books are $70. Cash or Check (made payable to Valley View 2023) can be given to Mrs. Bennink in Room 125.
June's newsletter from the Elementary Health Office is about National Great Outdoors Month! We have sample sunscreen packets going home with students to use while enjoying the great outdoors! https://5il.co/1vm4n
Hello CVCS,
As we enter the month of June, we are always looking at a very busy finish to the school year. This calendar provides some information on the many events taking place, and some of the exam dates.
A Regents Exam calendar will be shared with transportation information in the next week or so. Additionally, June 19th is no school for any students, and June 23rd no students are in attendance.
Pride in the Valley - 7PM start
Class Night - 7PM start
Graduation - 7PM start
Please feel free to reach out to the main office if you have any questions.
Check out June's newsletter, from our social workers, celebrating success and avoiding the "summer slide"! https://5il.co/1vjs5
Attention senior parents/guardians! A few reminders for your seniors:
-Please send pictures for the Class Night slideshow to CVCS2023pics@gmail.com ASAP
-Cap and gown payments ($22) are due June 2nd
-Senior picnic permission slips are due tomorrow (May 31st)
CCAA is sending three students to States, including Cassadaga student, Jocelyn Wintersteen! The state championships will be held Saturday, June 3 through Monday, June 5 at The Edison Club in Rexford.
https://www.post-journal.com/sports/local-sports/2023/05/ccaa-sending-three-to-states/
We have just been notified by the Chautauqua County dispatcher that a helicopter will be landing on the Middle/High School property for the purpose of a medical transport that is UNRELATED to the school. This will happen in the next five minutes - but again this is not related to any student or staff from CVCS.
Cassadaga Valley's 10 FFA students attended the State Convention at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center on May 18th - 20th. Catie Russell, our FFA president, competed in Jr. Extemporaneous Speaking. The students also competed in quiz bowl, making it to round two. The students experienced Niagara Falls, Goat Island, Cave of the Winds, and fireworks over the falls in the evening. The students you see are Catie Russell, Javonte Hackett, Elizabeth Hornburg, Jessica Hornburg, Matthew Runge, Derrick Runge, Parker McLane, and Joe Bellardo. This group worked top notch on two fundraisers, including car detailing, to earn this trip. We are so proud of their work!
Congratulations to all those students that participated in the SES Art Show this week at the MS/HS. They go above and beyond in the art room with Miss Goot and their work was fantastic!
Cougar U - Summer Sessions are open for registration for students currently in grades 6-8! Cougar U is a great opportunity for your student to continue to learn and grow through a variety of courses you won't see during the traditional school year. There will be two sessions available. Click here to register --> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFtbKszYaIKhCkq1CScnx2cxBK64k1aPCJjNdv6Pl54QCQFg/viewform
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Beaver at bbeaver@cvcougars.org or call the M/HS office.
SES had our first Reading Celebration Assembly on Friday! We introduced our new Cougar mascot, gave out prizes to kids that have participated in our READO board contest, and officially opened our book vending machine!
This vending machine was purchased with American Rescue Plan money. This grant's purpose is to close the learning gaps created by the Covid 19 pandemic. The books were purchased by the CVPTO! Thank you! The kids are excited about reading!
Important reminder - Annual Budget Vote and Board Member Election - Tuesday, May 16, 2023 from 1-8 PM in the M/HS Gym.
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Mock DWI event planned for Monday, May 15th. Click on this link for more details: https://5il.co/1u5x7
Attention CVCS Families: As of 2:05 PM today both Sinclairville Elementary and the Middle/High School are entering into a shelter in place for the remainder of the school day. This is a result of a call we received from law enforcement regarding an incident in the City of Jamestown. While we do not have all the details - and it is not anything that is related to our school district - we are just bringing all students in the buildings to be safe. Dismissal at both buildings will be as normal and all after school activities are happening as planned as well.
Battle of the Books gets fifth-graders excited about reading! Teams of five students and one coach each read 12 assigned books over five months to prepare for the “Battle.” In a lively academic competition, Battle of the Books improves reading comprehension, builds vocabulary, and teaches teamwork and good sportsmanship. During the “Battle,” a moderator asks teams approximately 50 trivia questions related to the books they read. This year, 20 teams competed from districts around Chautauqua County on Saturday, May 6th at Chautauqua Institution. Sinclairville Elementary sent the team, “Beauties and the Book,” to the Battle. As part of their preparation, our team met during lunch each week to write sample questions, discuss books and practice answering questions. After going through a tie-breaker round and sudden death, our team won 1st place! Congratulations to Gemma Andersen, Olivia Burlingame, Cooper Davis, Elora Kelley, Lydia Petry, and their coach Alisa Petry!!
